Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus Meningitis, New York, NY, USA, 2009

Abstract

We describe a case of lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV) meningitis in a New York, NY, resident who had no apparent risk factors. Clues leading to the diagnosis included aseptic meningitis during winter and the finding of hypoglycorrachia and lymphocytosis in the cerebrospinal fluid. LCMV continues to be an underdiagnosed zoonotic disease.

Keywords

• Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus
• viral meningitis
• aseptic meningitis
• arenavirus infections
• RNA virus infections
• New York City